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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS | | | FPRA is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the profession. Your membership includes many benefits such as: | | Professional Development
Professional Development is paramount to FPRA. Whether through educational programs, seminars, workshops or print/electronic materials, members will gain the professional knowledge, skills and abilities needed for career advancement. | |  | | Leadership Opportunities
FPRA is run by its members. Members can serve on their local chapter board or committees, as well as at the state level. | | Accreditation / Certification
FPRA offers a two-tier credentialing process for its members. The first tier, APR (Accreditation in Public Relations), works in partnership with the Universal Accreditation Board and signifies a high level of competence and validates a PR professional’s commitment to the field.
The second tier, CPRC (Certified Public Relations Counselor), is only available to FPRA members who already have the APR designation and 10 years or more public relations experience. | | Annual Conference
FPRA’s Annual Conference is the Association’s largest and most anticipated event of the year. The state-wide conference features nationally recognized speakers, numerous networking opportunities and peer recognition through the Association’s premier awards program. | | Professional Recognition
The Golden Image Awards competition recognizes those practitioners who demonstrate outstanding public relations programs or tools. In addition to the statewide competition, local chapters host and award members for best PR programs and tools demonstrated in their communities. | |  | | Networking
Stumped on a project? Need an objective opinion? Searching for a printer who can work within your budget? When you join FPRA, you’ll gain a network of hundreds of PR professionals who are employed in all areas of PR including: government, healthcare, technology, tourism, public utilities, financial, education, non-profit and agencies. | | Web site
FPRA’s web site includes an exclusive members-only area that features a library of resources, job bank, membership directory, speakers' bureau and much more. Members can also connect with several social media communities FPRA moderates: FPRA’s blog, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. | | Counselors’ Network (CN)
For senior level professionals, FPRA’s CN offers advanced educational opportunities and a chance to network with other top public relations counselors and practitioners. A special track at Annual Conference allows CN members to interact with speakers in a small, intimate group setting. | | Local Chapters
FPRA boasts 15 professional and 11 student chapters throughout the state of Florida. Local chapters meet regularly to hear timely speakers, to exchange career experiences and to conduct general business.
Start taking advantage of the many benefits of FPRA. Learn about the types of membership here. | | | | | | |
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FPRA State Office, 40 Sarasota Center Blvd., Suite 107, Sarasota, FL 34240
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